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Cupcake Crumble in a Jar
Cupcake Crumble
The latest kitchen trend? Cupcakes in a jar! Or so it was said. I love it! And then I had to think about it. Cupcakes in a jar? Sounds fun. Sounds simple. But as I started to ponder this foodie phenomenon, I began to have more questions than answers…
How do you get the cupcake in the jar? Do you bake the batter in the jar? Will the jar hold up to the heat in the oven? Do you bake the cupcakes separately and then place them in the jars? How do I get the cupcake out to eat it? How long can these cupcakes last? Do I need a big jar or a small jar? Where do I find a small cupcake-sized jar anyways?
..And then I decided to stop thinking and start playing. I liked the idea of “cupcake in a jar” but I wanted to put my own spin on it – the result is my Cupcake Crumble in a Jar. With this recipe, leftover cupcakes get an instant dessert makeover. It’s a cupcake-lovers go-to recipe for “in a jar” fun..
Leftover Cupcakes Get a Makeover.
Leftover vegan cupcakes needed a facelift.
Cupcake Crumble in a Jar
If you love cupcakes, and really who doesn’t, you probably bake them by the dozen, share the freshly made delights, keep them for a day or two and then the fun is over. But sometimes you end up with two or more cupcakes a day later and since cupcakes can dry out rather quickly – you are faced with a terrible predicament: do I toss these cutie cupcakes?? Now you don’t even have to let that thought cross your mind because you can easily whip up my Cupcake crumble in a jar to refresh and moisten leftover cupcakes.
Cupcake Crumble in a Jar
Here is what you will need:
* 2 or more leftover cupcakes – pop off the frosted flat tops (set aside) and crumble up the cake bottoms
* whip up your favorite vanilla or chocolate (or both) pudding
* a clean medium sized glass jar with lid – not too tall (I used a short and stout roasted red pepper jar)
* optional additional crumble ingredients (fudge sauce, nuts, marshmallow creme, canned fruit, berries and more)
layering the crumble
How To:
Now you start layering.
First add some pudding.
Then the cupcake crumbled bits.
Then another layer of pudding.
Then one of the frosted cupcake flat tops.
Then more pudding.
More crumbles.
(Add additional ingredients along the way if you’d like)
Last layer is one of the frosted cupcake flat tops.
Close the jar lid and chill in the fridge for a while before serving. This way the pudding will help moisten the crumbles.
Serve by spooning into dessert cups.
lid on.
Cupcake Crumble in a Jar
There! You just turned your leftover cupcakes into a snazzy new dessert treat – fit to please those “cupcake in a jar” enthusiasts!
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8 Comments
Su commented on Mar 30 11 at 6:02 amDesserts in the jar must be a seasons bang on trend. I’ve done salted caramel banoffee pie in the jar!!
Sharon commented on Mar 30 11 at 7:55 amThank you for sharing that,What a wonderful Idea,Also love your recipes.
I always have some left over brownies or cup cakes after my Chocolate Tasting Party’s and you just helped me save some products.
Lizzie commented on Mar 30 11 at 2:40 pmTo answer your question about baking cupcakes in jars. I mist the inside of 1/2 cup mason jars with Pam, and bake cupcakes right in the jars. I ice them, put the lids on, jam-style, and give them to friends. You do need to eat them with a fork, but that’s part of the fun of eating them from a jar.
I love this idea – I tried a new cupcake recipe yesterday that didn’t work out – and this is how to salvage them! Thank you.
Wendy commented on Mar 30 11 at 4:07 pmserve by spooning into dessert cups!? Are you kidding!?? I’d eat the WHOLE jar!!! yummo!
culinaryneophyte commented on Mar 30 11 at 7:57 pmAwesome idea! I was seriously stressing out about wasting a handful of dried-out cupcakes this morning. I can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing!
Mrs B commented on Apr 12 11 at 10:38 pmPerfect way to take desserts on picnics. Thanks for the inspiration.
Dani Marie commented on Oct 20 11 at 9:36 amI just wanted to let you know I included this in my 2011 Ultimate DIY Gift Guide (101 tutorials/recipes)! :) http://danimariedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/10/2011-ultimate-diy-gift-guide.html
Karen T commented on Jan 08 12 at 2:49 amI do not understand this concept of ‘leftover cupcakes’….
This looks absolutely fantastic though. Like an awesome new take on a trifle. NOM NOM NOM!
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